TemperamentIntelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness.

Head and SkullSkull broad with a defined stop; clean cut without fleshy cheeks. Jaws of medium length, powerful not snipey. Nose wide, nostrils well developed.

EyesMedium size, expressing intelligence and good temper, brown or hazel.

EarsNot large or heavy, hanging close to head and set rather far back.

MouthJaws and teeth strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

NeckClean, strong, powerful, set into well-placed shoulders.

ForequartersShoulders long and sloping. Forelegs well-boned and straight from elbow to ground when viewed from either front or side.

Body
Chest of good width and depth, with well sprung barrel ribs – this effect not to be produced by carrying excessive weight. Level topline. Loins wide, short-coupled and strong. (Geändert am 12.1.2009)HindquartersWell-developed, not sloping to tail, well turned stifle. Hocks well let down, cowhocks highly undesirable.

FeetRound, compact; well-arched toes and well – developed pads.

TailDistinctive feature, very thick towards base, gradually tapering towards tip, medium length, free from feathering, but clothed thickly all round with short, thick, dense coat, thus giving ´rounded´ appearance described as `Otter´ tail. May be carried gaily, but should not curl over back.

FaultsAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded in exact proportion to its degree and it´s effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

NoteMale animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.